Archive - 19 May 2008

Two press freedom groups have condemned the government for lodging a police report against three newspapers for leaking details of the Lingam Tape Royal Commission.

Former party vice-president Tengku Razaleigh however vows to remain in the party and fight to make changes as envisaged by his ex-rival Mahathir.

updated 11.49pm The DAP chairperson is also of the view that Dr Mahathir Mohamad should remain in Umno until he clears his name.

The former MCA president says that his request for a new date as well as for more details on the panel's terms of reference have fallen on deaf ears.

updated 11.45pm However the party president was confident that party members will not follow Mahathir's lead in leaving the party. [VIDEO INSIDE]

The parties, despite their differing ideology, can work together to ensure that Pakatan Rakyat state governments do not fall, claims Perak DAP chief Ngeh Koo Ham.

Pakatan Rakyat has received little support for its call for a truth and reconciliation commission to unveil the facts behind the May 13 riots.

updated 11.39pm reactions Mahathir's surprise move could trigger a flurry of resignations from the embattled party that could force Abdullah to hold fresh general elections.

The election watchdog said it is not surprised that the cabinet had interfered in the Election Commission’s proposal to use indelible ink in the last polls.

analysis His strategy is to undermine Abdullah’s leadership by painting him as a weak leader who is not capable to unify Umno.

Johor Malays should work towards education for religious and racial understanding, instead of passing resolutions on Malay dominance.

The premier says Malaysia will use smart card technology to better manage and facilitate the dissemination of subsidies to agriculture workers.

updated 6.41pm He says he will only return to the party when his hand-picked successor Abdullah is replaced by another leader and he wants others to emulate him.

When the voters have achieved their objective of opening the eyes of those in power, why are some people hell-bent on closing the eyes of the MIC for good?

NST reported that the royal commission on the Lingam tape wants an ACA probe on the holiday trip undertaken by former Chief Justice Eusoff Chin with lawyer Lingam to be reopened.

The state BN and NGO activists call upon the state government to scrap federal funded-mega infrastructural projects and work on improving public transport modes.

analysis Spending money alone will not help the economy - we need to work out real solutions.

‘In spite of the fact that there has been a lack of (perhaps a complete absence) of evidence that warrants any form of charges, they persist in aggravating this issue.’